Deputy Director, Financial Services, EM-0301-00 (Merit Promotion) Job

Vacancy No. 2026-EM-MP-0012 Department Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Salary $280,000.00 to $315,000.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/20/2026 Close Date 1/26/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
San Francisco, CADenver, COWashington, DCAtlanta, GA
Chicago, ILKansas City, MONew York, NYDallas, TX


Summary

This position is located in the Division of Resolutions and Receiverships, Financial Services Branch of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Regional Offices and Headquarters.

Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $315,000.

This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Land and base management

Current or former employees of a base management agency.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Senior executives

Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification from the agency

Applicants with status (i.e., current permanent Federal employees in the competitive service and former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility); those eligible for appointment under special hiring authorities; and veterans eligible for VEOA appointment. Applicants without status should apply under FDIC announcement 2026-EM-PJN-0014.

Duties

  • As the Deputy Director, Financial Services, the incumbent exercises responsibility for day-to-day oversight and long-range strategic planning for the program areas within Financial Services (FS). Oversees the development of policy governing resolution and receivership accounting and settlement processes, including assets and liabilities retained by the receiver, and resolution data management. Provides advice and counsel in coordinating the development of unified and broad-based approaches to the implementation of related programs and objectives. Directs activities independently and makes binding decisions on matters pertinent to the jurisdiction of the office.
  • Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with counterparts in DRR and other parts of the Corporation, as well as with officials of financial regulatory and audit agencies and financial institutions. Serves as primary liaison for the Division with the Division of Finance. Represents the Corporation at various meetings and conferences and other venues of importance to the mission of DRR and the responsibilities of FS.
  • Monitors and evaluates the program areas within FS with a view toward strengthening operational efficiencies and ensuring adequate controls of complex financial programs.
  • Exercises management authority directly or indirectly through subordinate managers and supervisors. Builds and maintains a cohesive team of subordinate managers and provides mentoring and guidance to develop their leadership and management skills. Sets a positive tone of collaboration within FS and with other parts of DRR and the FDIC. Directs policy development and program activities through subordinate supervisors who plan and direct day-to-day operations and ensures that effective financial and operational systems, policies, procedures, and controls are implemented.
  • Evaluates staffing resources in relation to a constantly changing workload, including the appropriate mix of federal and contractor staff. Develops organizational structure, personnel, and budget for financial services -related initiatives and activities of the Division.
  • Develops Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), employee development, employee performance, and other personnel plans, processes, programs, and metrics in compliance with Corporate policy, legal requirements, and the mission of the Division; leads efforts to mature the organization and management of work within area of responsibility; leads groups of employees to direct work, review outcomes/effectiveness, develop and assess subordinate managers.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

2-page Resume Requirement: Please limit your résumé to 2 pages (minimum 10-point font).  If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required.  

Employment Conditions.

This position requires the selectee to file a public financial disclosure report (OGE Form 278e) as a condition of employment.

Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI)/Special Sensitive Background Investigation (SS) required.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.

Applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and will be subject to random drug tests.

Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal

Employee may be relocated to any duty location to meet management needs.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the leadership and technical experiences listed below. These qualifications would typically be gained through progressively responsible management or executive-level assignments.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit a resume that addresses each minimum qualification experience. Examples should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertook; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action-oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised).

Leadership Experience 1: Experience in overseeing and coordinating the work of organizational units directly and indirectly through subordinate supervisors, including assigning work; directing changes to programs and priorities; and evaluating performance against goals; AND.

Leadership Experience 2: Experience in managing employee performance and growth directly and indirectly through subordinate supervisors, including evaluating employee readiness for successive roles; recognizing accomplishments, providing feedback and development opportunities, and addressing performance/conduct issues; AND

Leadership Experience 3: Experience in integrating risk management into organizational policies, systems, and culture; AND

Technical Experience 1: Experience in overseeing and directing the development of policy governing resolution and receivership accounting and settlement processes, resolution data management; and program activities through subordinate supervisors who plan and direct day- to-day operations and ensure that effective accounting and financial and operational systems, policies, procedures, and controls are implemented.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

Additional information

If selected, you may be required to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period.

If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 

  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 

To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

FDIC Executive Managers (EM) are in the Federal competitive service and not the Senior Executive Service (SES). As an EM at the FDIC, you will provide executive leadership and managerial direction over substantive activities related to planning, developing, executing, and coordinating the Corporation's programs and policies.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

The FDIC offers comprehensive benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.


In addition, under FDIC’s Group Life Insurance Program, basic life insurance coverage for Executive Managers is automatically equal to 3 times their salary (rounded to the next higher thousand) up to a maximum of $800,000. Executives may also choose from two other lower coverage options. The Corporation pays for the cost of the basic coverage unless employees also elect to be covered under the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI).


To find out more, click here.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume will be reviewed, to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that your resume contains sufficiently detailed information upon which to make the qualification determination. 

If you are found minimally qualified, a Management Rating Panel (MRP) will review your qualifications and experience against pre-established benchmarks. The rating panel will place applications in one of three quality categories, i.e., Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. These category assignments are a measure of the degree in which your background and responses to the assessment questions match the competencies listed below. 

Top ranked (Best Qualified) candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.

The competencies you will be assessed on are listed below.

  • Direction Setting
  • Advising
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Organizational Performance
  • Banking Industry

You do not need to respond separately to these competencies. Your resume will serve as responses to the competencies.

Applicants must provide details of the duties performed as they relate to the qualifying experience and competencies/KSAs. Experience must be explicitly stated in the resume as experience not specifically described in the resume cannot be assumed. Resumes that are vague or don't address specific requirements will not receive maximum consideration.


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Required Documents

  • Include any supporting documents that don't fit within another category or are listed in the job announcement.
  • Your DD-214 or Statement of Service shows if you qualify for Veterans' Preference, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 or the Veterans Opportunity to Work to Hire Heros Act. We prefer the member 4 copy of your DD-214.
  • If you qualify under the Schedule A appointing authority, include a disability letter.
  • If you are a disabled veteran and want to claim preference, you must submit a letter on VA letterhead with your overall combined service-connected disability rating.
  • Include a performance appraisal as proof of federal employment.
  • Your SF-15 shows if you qualify for 10-point Veterans' Preference.
  • Your SF-50 shows a federal position you've held, grade level and duty location. Your SF-50 can support position changes, conversions or separation for employment eligibility.

If you are applying under any special hiring authority you MUST submit proof of eligibility with your application.

Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status.  Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:

  1. Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
  2. VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT (VEOA) ELIGIBLES AND SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES FOR VETERANS:  If you are applying for consideration under VEOA and special hiring authorities for veterans, click here.  You must submit documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans’ eligibility.
  3. SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:  If you are applying for consideration under special appointing authorities for people with disabilities, you will be required to provide proof of disability documentation to specify that you are a person who (1) has a severe physical disability; (2) an intellectual disability; or (3) a psychiatric disability. The documentation does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation, however; the letter MUST clearly state that you are eligible for appointment under this authority and that your eligibility is based on a severe physical disability; an intellectual disability; or a psychiatric disability. THE DOCUMENTATION MUST HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM: (a). Licensed medical professionals; or (b). State or private vocational rehabilitation specialists; or (c). Any Government agency (e.g., VA, etc.) that issues or provides disability benefits.  THE DOCUMENTATION MUST INCLUDE: a statement that you are eligible based on one of the following: severe physical disability, an intellectual disability, or a psychiatric disability. To view sample Schedule A proof of disability letters, click here, and for more information on this special appointing authority, click here. Please note that employees hired under this Schedule A hiring authority will be required to complete a Standard Form 256 to identify their disability status.
  4. CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLES WITH COMPETITIVE STATUS:  A copy of your most recent SF Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action that shows: (1) permanent or career-conditional tenure (codes 1 or 2, in block 24), and (2) position occupied in the competitive service (code 1, in block 34).  If reinstatement eligible, include your Career/Career conditional SF-50.  To be considered as a non-competitive eligible candidate, the SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.
  5. EXCEPTED SERVICE EMPLOYEES: Your current agency must have an interchange agreement with OPM (for a list of agencies with current interchange agreements please click here); Excepted service appointees without an interchange agreement are eligible to use any other applicable special appointing authorities or must apply under the public non-status announcement for consideration.
  6. CURRENT OR FORMER CAREER SES MEMBERS: You are eligible for reinstatement to a competitive service position if you were previously employed under a career or career-conditional appointment prior to the SES appointment. SES members without competitive service career status are eligible to use any other applicable special appointing authorities or must apply under the public non-status announcement for consideration. Multiple SF-50s showing current or former career SES appointment and proof of career or career-conditional tenure must be submitted by the closing date to receive consideration as a status applicant. Both SES and Competitive Service SF-50s must be uploaded as one document to avoid overriding your first attachment or upload one SF-50 under the “SF-50” placeholder and the other under the “other supporting documentation” placeholder. If you have any questions regarding which SF-50s to submit or how to upload them, it is highly recommended that you contact the person listed on this job opportunity announcement before the closing date.
  7. FDIC EMPLOYEES: If you want to be considered non-competitively include a copy of your SF-50.  The SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online.

To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:

Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).

Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.

To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional Application Information” to continue.

You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.

Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.

Agency contact information

Chiquita Evans
Phone
571-438-3980
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
chevans@fdic.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Human Resources, Executive Resources
3501 Fairfax Drive
Room VS-D3027
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States

Next steps

You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

The Fair Chance Act prohibits inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal history information unless the hiring agency has made a conditional (tentative) offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s Human Resources Staffing Policy and Accountability team at FairChanceAct@fdic.gov

For more information go to FDIC Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act.

Additional locations

Chicago, IL
Kansas City, MO
New York, NY
Dallas, TX

Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.